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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.76, 234.92 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.76, 234.92 and 75.58 is: 113.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.76 : 234.92 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.76/234.92 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.76x = 234.92 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.76x = 17,755.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,755.25/156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.26

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